Pasta with potato cream and sausage is a creamy, enveloping, and flavorful first course, perfect when you crave homemade comfort food with simple and genuine ingredients.
It is an easy and quick recipe, ideal for everyday lunch or an impromptu dinner, which wins hearts with its velvety texture and full and reassuring taste. The potatoes, blended after cooking, provide a natural creaminess without the need for cream, while the sausage adds character and savor to the dish.
A first course of home tradition, simple yet never banal, capable of pleasing the whole family.
Why you will love this pasta
– creamy without cream
– simple and easily substitutable ingredients
– perfect as a lunch or dinner saver
– liked by the whole family, including children!
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 4 people
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
Ingredients for preparing Pasta with Potato Cream and Sausage
- 12 oz pasta
- 14 oz Potatoes
- 10 oz Sausage
- 5 oz Parmesan cheese
- 1 onion
- 4 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- to taste basil
- Salt
- Pepper
- to taste milk
Tools for preparing Pasta with Potato Cream and Sausage
- 2 Pots
- 1 Fork
- 1 Food Processor
- 1 Stovetop
- 1 Slotted Spoon
How to Prepare Pasta with Potato Cream and Sausage
Wash, peel the potatoes and cut into small cubes.
In a large pan, sauté the chopped onion with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
Add the potatoes, season with salt, and let them gently brown for a few minutes. Cover and cook until soft, adding a little water if necessary. Add fresh basil.
Transfer the cooked potatoes to a blender and blend with half of the grated Parmesan, some milk, basil, and pepper, until smooth and velvety.
In the same pan, brown the crumbled sausage without adding more fat, until golden brown.
Cook the pasta in plenty of salted water and drain it al dente, keeping some cooking water aside.
Pour the pasta into the pan with the sausage, add the potato cream and the remaining cheese, and stir over low heat, adding a few tablespoons of cooking water if necessary.
Mix well until a creamy consistency is achieved and serve immediately.
Tips and Variations
You can replace the milk with pasta cooking water for an even lighter version.
Instead of sausage, you can use speck, bacon, or cooked ham.
If you love intense aromas, try adding a pinch of nutmeg.
Also excellent with different pasta shapes: fusilli, casarecce, rigatoni, trofie.
Storage
Pasta with potato cream and sausage can be stored in the refrigerator for 1–2 days in an airtight container. When reheating, add a drop of milk or water to restore creaminess.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to make creamy pasta with potatoes without cream?
The creaminess is achieved by blending cooked potatoes with Parmesan and a bit of milk or pasta cooking water, without the need for cream or creamy cheeses.
What kind of potatoes to use for potato cream?
Yellow or floury potatoes are ideal because they guarantee a smoother and creamier texture.
Can I prepare the potato cream in advance?
Yes, the potato cream can be prepared in advance and stored in the refrigerator for 24 hours in an airtight container.
What pasta to use for pasta with potato cream and sausage?
Short pasta shapes like gemelli, fusilli, rigatoni, casarecce, mezze maniche, or trofie are perfect.
Can I replace the sausage?
Yes, you can use speck, bacon, or diced cooked ham. Alternatively, you can prepare a vegetarian version by eliminating the meat and replacing it with mushrooms, squash, or zucchini.
Is pasta with potato cream suitable for children?
Yes, it is a first course with a delicate flavor and creamy texture, very appreciated by young ones.
